Laser Profiler System

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CCTV Inspection Camera Laser Profiler

The concept - simple and easy:

• A ring of laser light is projected onto the internal pipe surface
• Laser image is in the field of view of the camera while the camera moves through the pipe
• Analysis is performed on the ring of light using the Laser Profiler software to build a digital pipe profile
• For use with live or pre-recorded to video (tape, CD, or DVD)

The Laser Profiler is designed to provide the contractor, municipality, or consulting engineer with the abil-
ity to determine internal pipeline conditions prior to and/or after rehabilitation. The Laser Profiler is a stand-
alone, snap-on tool for use with a CUES CCTV survey system and CUES camera to collect survey data
and create pipeline reports containing the measurement of faults and other features inside the pipeline. This
includes measurements of pipe size, laterals, water levels and other features, as well as automatic analy-
sis of pipe ovality and capacity up to 30 times per second. The Laser Profiler simply attaches to your exist-
ing CCTV Camera and the resulting CCTV images are analyzed using innovative machine vision software.

Features & Benefits:

• Can operate in pipe sizes ranging from 6” through 72”
• High-strength carbon fiber and aluminum construction
• Internally battery powered (rechargeable); no electrical connections are required; no moving parts
• Software can be used on a TV inspection vehicle or on a remote computer
• Can capture a single frame of video from videotape, previously stored file, CD, DVD, etc, when utilized on a
remote computer
• Designed to project a laser light in a radial plane perpendicular to the CCTV camera’s line of sight and create
a red line on the inside wall of the pipe; laser is designed to provide sufficient intensity to view the video image
with normal CCTV camera lighting
• Easily attaches to your existing CUES CCTV Camera or Transporter
• Designed to capture and display a single frame on the data monitor for measurement and analysis in industry
standard formats to include JPEG, BMP, or TIFF formats
• Text can be placed anywhere within the captured video image
• A line graph displays the cross-sectional amplitude over the entire length of the pipe run from entry to exit
access
• Designed to obtain the actual degradation of the pipe by utilizing the laser profiling and measurement tools
• Certified by WRc

Examples of quantifying lift in liner using both the

manual and the automated digital measurement
methods. The 3-D model can be seen below.

Manual Automated

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 Laser Profiler System
Laser Profiler Base System includes the following:
For 6”-15” pipe: Camera mounting assembly, single laser head, battery charger, 3-D measuring software, rod
extension for 10”, 12”, 15”, barrel distortion target, calibrator target, AC adapter, and hardware case

For 8”- 42” pipe: Laser wand, triple laser head, battery charger, 3-D measurement software, barrel distortion
target, calibrator target, AC adapter, camera skid assembly 8”-30”, skid plate assemblies for 36” and 42”, skid
adapter plate, and hardware case

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The Software -
Manual Measurements - Precise measurements can be taken from a single frame captured from the prerecorded
or live video. This includes pipe size verification, size of laterals, water levels, holes, and off-set joints. The cap-
tured frame, with its measurement data, can then be stored as a JPEG or BMP file. Manual measurements can
be performed on the captured digital profile to an accuracy of 1mm*.

Automated Analysis- The software uses machine vision. Machine vision is used to find the video image of
the laser profile (red laser line). Each frame of the inspection video is analyzed to build a digital profile of
the pipe. From this profile, the Laser Profiler built-in functions display the following:

Ovality analysis in a 30”

brick and concrete pipe

• Ovality - The Ovality function calculates the “q” (as per ASTM F 1216, the internationally recognized
standard for CIPP rehabilitation).
• Capacity - The Capacity (X-sectional Area) function calculates the cross-sectional area for each profile
and normalizes the results against the expected internal pipe area.
• Interfaces with CUES software
• Delta - The Delta calculation finds the maximum and minimum pipe radius for each profile.

The Laser Profiler 3D Developments

3D Modeling- Using the digital profile, the Laser Profiler creates a fully interactive 3D model of the pipe. This
allows the user to navigate through the selected pipe within its local environment, thereby providing a new per-
spective to traditional CCTV inspections.

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Sonar Profiler System

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for Submerged and Semi-submerged Pipes

...provides a two-dimensional
profile of the interior pipe wall
similar to a medical MRI!

While CCTV is the standard acceptable method of visually inspecting

pipelines above the waterline, it cannot provide visual information on
internal pipe conditions below the waterline. The Sonar Profiler System is
designed to provide accurate dimensional data on silt level, grease accumulation,
pipe deformation, offsets, etc, below the waterline. In charged lines or siphons, the
Sonar Profiler System provides the visual profile, profile comparison, and dimension
data of significant items or defects. A sonar inspection of a fully or partially charged line
provides a two-dimensional profile of the interior pipe wall similar to a medical MRI. Using the sonar
software, a circle overlay is projected, sized, and moved anywhere within the image for checking erosion
or remaining wall thickness. Accurate measurements can be made between any two points within the sonar
image. Thus, offset, debris level, size of blockage, grease level, defects and so forth can be quantified. In
partially charged lines, the Sonar can be combined with CCTV to provide a simultaneous composite image of
the pipe both above and below the waterline! Two (2) different sonar systems, (1) for submerged pipelines and
(1) for semi-submerged pipelines, are available to survey pipelines measuring 12” up to 18’ in diameter. Both
systems provide ‘real time’ cross-sectional views of the pipe by utilizing high resolution/short range sonar. For
semi-submerged pipelines, the non-submerged portion of the pipe is displayed on the video monitor as a
standard video image.

Features & Benefits:

• Operates with CUES Standard CCTV to provide underwater profiles of pipe interior and conditions
• Operates in pipes, lines or siphons from 12” though 18’ without flow interruption
• PAL or NTSC outputs for recording on standard VHS or S-VHS recorders
• Real time continuous interior scanning over full 360 degrees in under 1 second
• Direct image capture to hard disk for recording still frames on CD at full resolution
• Screen display of distance location from entry point for positive location confirmation
• Operates both in fully charged and partially charged lines
• Analysis can be performed in a CCTV inspection vehicle or on a remote computer
• Collects, stores, and prints pipeline inspection data (footage count and inclinometer data) & video images for
display/report generation
• Stores inspection files on disk to be exported into other computers
• Surveys approximately 4 inches/per second
• Includes an inclinometer designed to collect pitch and roll data
• User can display distance measurements and/or draw a circle around the pipe image to determine pipe diameter
• User can add titling information to the video or to a computer report while printing
• Operates off of 115 or 240 volts AC current
• Underwater Scanner Unit provides communications with the scanner, sampling of the acoustic signals, and
interfacing to the cable counter for each Sonar System

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Sonar Pipe Profiles

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Broken Pipe w/ Circle 40 Inch Siphon Pipe Image with GRP Pipe w/ Debris
& Measurement Lateral Opening

SONAR SYSTEM for SUBMERGED PIPE

• Base system includes the following equipment:
Underwater Scanner Unit, Collapsible Sonar
Siphon Float, Sonar Processor/Monitor, Skid Set,
and all necessary interconnect cables
• Specifically designed to survey fully submerged (all
water, no air) pipelines and/or pipelines containing
heavy silt without disrupting the service
• Capable of inspecting fully submerged pipelines from 24” to 18’ in diameter
• Includes a collapsible Sonar Siphon Float with slightly positive buoyancy designed to accommodate
different pipe sizes; the Float is designed to position the sonar in the center of the pipeline to ensure
accurate measurements
• Includes a specially designed skid set to align the Sonar System in 12”-60” submerged pipelines
• Designed to operate as a multi-conductor ‘stand-alone’ system

SONAR / TV SYSTEM for SEMI-SUBMERGED PIPE

An optional system is available as an integrated Sonar with video for use in submerged and large semi-
submerged pipelines

• The base system includes the following equipment: Underwater Scanner Unit, Sonar Processor/Monitor,
Picture in Picture system, and all necessary interconnect cables
• Designed to survey large semi-submerged (part air/part water) pipelines without disrupting the service
• Capable of inspecting large semi-submerged pipelines from 24” up to 18’ in diameter.
• For use in conjunction with a camera transporter float and pan & tilt camera in larger pipelines; the float is
designed to position the camera above the waterline and the sonar below the waterline
• Designed to display live television pictures of the pipeline and the sonar image with the Picture in Picture
(PIP) display
• Uses the USATI (United Sonar and TV Inspection) survey method for semi-submerged pipelines greater
than 24 inches in diameter. With USATI, the camera is positioned above the waterline and the sonar is
positioned below the waterline to provide a 360-degree survey of the pipeline. The sonar image is super-
imposed on the picture to display views above & below the waterline on one monitor!
• Designed to operate as part of a multi-conductor TV Inspection System

Specifications subject to change without prior notice. Visit our web site at www.cuesinc.com
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 CUES AMPTM
CUES AMPTM, the worlds most versatile and unique
autonomous multi-purpose pipeline mapping system
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delivers exact 3D positional data. The gyroscopic

based pipeline mapping system is designed
for rapid and accurate XYZ location of
your wastewater system.

The Accurate Mapping Probe (AMPTM)

provides precise and efficient 3D location
• Use AMPTM for precise location of your underground
of any underground pipeline asset quickly pipeline assets for proactive sewer repair and replacement
and easily, including wastewater, utilities and • Identify the critical problems, such as inclination, sags,
directional drilled lines. AMP’s accurate data bends, etc. in your wastewater system
• The CUES AMPTM data can be used with your centralized
can be used for as-built drawing verification system of record keeping and be accessible to all decision
and defect locating including pipe sags, mis- makers to assure proper defensible spending
aligned joints, horizontal and vertical design • Identify short and long term concerns to be considered in
future CIP and O&M budgets
problems and hydraulic modeling. The system • Integration of exact positional location with CCTV-identified
includes interchangeable wheel sets allowing anomalies and CUES asset-based Granite XP decision support
AMPTM a wide operational range from 3” in software allowing for accurate and cost-effective spot repairs
• Use data for as-built drawings and confirm that installations
diameter to 58” in any and all pipe materials meet location specifications
including VCP, iron, plastic and concrete. • Project specific custom carriers available upon request

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• AMPVUETM 3D Graph • AMPVUETM Data Transfer Download Screen

AMPVUETM, a cloud based free service for all users of CUES AMPTM is available to manage all the data
produced by the CUES AMPTM. This tool provides industry standard enterprise GIS outputs, multiple CAD
formats and standard detailed reports.

• Provided as a free service to all users of the CUES AMPTM

• AMPTM data is immediately converted and available for download in industry-standard GIS & CAD formats
• Cloud technology, accessible via a web browser
• Manages all data produced by the CUES AMPTM
• Permits non-technical users to easily access data
• Standard reporting modules, allowing easy documentation of projects performed with the CUES AMPTM
• Easy data integration (import/export) with any existing enterprise GIS

AMPVUETM Professional is available for any size operation requiring a GIS (Geographic Information System).
AMPVUETM Professional provides a cost effective web-based GIS platform at a competitive cost and includes
all of the functionality in AMPVUETM, plus:

• All-in-one information repository, includes modules for Document and Photo Libraries
• Easy to use web-based GIS display (can integrate data from any other location/mapping technology)
• Allows for seamless integration of legacy information (e.g. old CAD maps)
• Allows for creation/use of custom, industry-specific queries and reports
• Municipalities without a GIS can be up and running with minimal cost
• Automated bend radius analysis modules utilizing CUES AMPTM results
• Custom reporting modules can be created for various industry-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

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